Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Eagleville, PA Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, today introduced the Streamlight SolarStream™, a supplemental solar charging panel for emergency responder and fleet vehicles. The Streamlight SolarStream helps to offset battery drain from computer systems and other rechargeable electronics when a vehicle is off, extending battery life and limiting battery-related vehicle maintenance. Read more
So, sad. HSUS can’t sell animal rights to Indiana farmers…
The Humane Society of the United States was at the Indiana State Fair pushing a federal egg mandate that’s before Congress. That’s a tough task for a group that’s on the record as wanting to get rid of animal agriculture. Apparently HSUS and its six-figure CEO Wayne Pacelle tried to hold some kind of press event to gin up support for the bill they’re pushing. We say “tried” because Pacelle didn’t appear to draw much of a crowd (see below).
Crowd control not needed
A little birdie emailed us the details:
Apparently, when Pacelle took to the microphone, the TV cameraman started panning the audience (or lack thereof) and packed up and left in the middle of his presentation. Must have been tough since all of the old tractors that are right there in Pioneer Village simultaneously (and completely coincidentally ;-)) were cranked up just as Pacelle took the microphone . . .
August 15, 2012, Introduced by Rep. Huuki and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation…
(b) The sound scientific management of gray wolf populations in this state is necessary, including the use of hunting as a management tool, to minimize human and gray wolf encounters and to prevent gray wolves from threatening or harming humans, livestock,and pets.
(2) The legislature hereby authorizes the establishment of the first open season for gray wolf. The commission may issue orders under section 40113a establishing annual gray wolf hunting seasons throughout the state.
House Bill 5834 is on the table and is here…
State recreation officials recently announced the schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays taking place in September in Southeast Michigan state parks and recreation areas. For example, volunteers are needed to cut and pile invasive shrubs and plant native prairie plants at Sterling State Park in Monroe County. These activities at Sterling – as well as in other state parks and recreation areas throughout the region – will help protect and restore unique natural areas. Read more
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – As hunters anticipate autumn’s first trips afield, a national effort to remove barriers for youth and novice hunters, Families Afield, has helped reverse a decade-long decline in hunting participation. Read more
You’ve probably heard that Michigan has over 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of rivers and streams…but have you thought about how to explore them?
Spend a couple of hours learning to kayak, and you’ll be able to get off the shore and into adventure. Practice getting safely get into and out of a kayak, learn paddling techniques and lots more at a Kayaking 101 class at one of the following parks:
Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead are back in a big way. The story is here…
Light up the darkness with the new Browning Crossfire Flashlight. This powerful little flashlight has the same power and distance as a flashlight that uses 2-CR123 lithium batteries but uses two standard AA batteries. Housed in a rugged lightweight polymer body and unbreakable LED bulb, the Crossfire Flashlight is ready for any outdoor adventure. Read more
No doubt, the Obama administration will criticize Paul Ryan’s budget, but does America think we are on the right track now? Too bad the Republicans caved, too, after getting elected in 2010. Do we have the courgage to stop the madness for the sake of this country’s future? No wonder the U.S. Senate keeps stonewalling the budget and hasn’t passed one under Obama’s tenure.
When Democrats rob from Peter to pay Paul, they can always count on the support of Paul.
Based on recent estimates: U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000 Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000 New debt: $1,650,000,000,000 Nation debt: $14,271,000,000,000 Recent budget cuts: $38,500,000,000
Let’s now remove 8 zeros and pretend it’s a household budget: Annual family income: $21,700 Money the family spent: $38,200 New debt on the credit card: $16,500 Outstanding balance on the credit card: $142,710 Total budget cuts so far: $38.50
The warmer than usual weather may produce an extra helping of lake effects snow this winter. The rationale for the prediction is here…